Envusa Energy launches 240 MW solar project
Envusa Energy launches 240 MW solar project
Anglo American-EDF joint venture begins commercial operations in Northern Cape, powering mining operations and supporting South Africa’s energy transition.
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South Africa: Envusa Energy, a joint venture between Anglo American and EDF Power Solutions, has officially started commercial operations at its Mooi Plaats Solar PV Project in the Northern Cape. The 240 MW project feeds clean energy into South Africa’s national grid, supporting Valterra Platinum, De Beers, and Kumba Iron Ore operations while contributing to the country’s broader energy transition.
Nolitha Fakude, chair of Envusa Energy’s board and Anglo American South Africa, said: “Mooi Plaats is a major milestone in Envusa Energy’s decarbonisation journey. It is the first of three projects, with two additional 140 MW plants expected later this year. This project delivers low-carbon power, strengthens national energy security, and creates new socio-economic opportunities.”
The project operates through long-term offtake agreements, providing reliable electricity and tariff savings to key mining clients. Mooi Plaats is the first project in the Envusa portfolio, which aggregates energy from multiple sites, including the Koruson 2 cluster, and allocates it based on client demand using a portfolio wheeling system developed with Eskom.
Tristan de Drouas, CEO of EDF Power Solutions South Africa, added: “Mooi Plaats demonstrates the progress of our partnership with Anglo American, deploying world-class renewable energy projects that support South Africa’s clean energy transition.”
Envusa Energy has also committed $1.2 B (R20 M) to socio-economic development for the Inxuba Yethemba Middleburg community, with local ownership via the Winds of Change Community Trust, in collaboration with Pele Green Energy.
Source: Zawya
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